Community Invited To Provide Feedback On Princeton Transit Services

PRINCETON, NJ – Do you use public transit to get around Princeton? Or do you prefer to walk, drive, or ride? If convenient and affordable public transportation was available, would you use it?

Princeton wants to know the answer to all these questions and more. The municipality is currently shaping the future of local transportation and wants residents to participate in the Community Transit Plan study.

Currently, a free bus service is available to several residential communities in the municipality. These routes link residents to downtown businesses, the Princeton Shopping Center, and a variety of cultural and social destinations.

In anticipation of the addition of two new electric buses to its fleet, Princeton is conducting a Community Transit Plan study that will assess in its mobility needs.

The study will explore strategies to improve the current bus service and identify opportunities to leverage other transit services offered in the community to encourage residents, visitors, and employees of businesses in Princeton to forgo their cars for a convenient bus or other multi-modal transport options.

“The purpose of the Princeton Community Transit Plan study is to create a comprehensive community transportation program that supports planned growth in the municipality by recommending incremental improvements to Princeton’s transit offerings that are more accessible, reliable, and convenient,” Deputy Administrator Deanna Stockton said,

To offset the costs of improving its public transportation, Princeton secured grants from New Jersey for the new electric buses and Municipal Officials negotiated over $2 million from Princeton University and developers for transit improvements.

Alongside the municipal bus service, Princeton benefits from NJ Transit services, Princeton University’s Tiger Transit, and other specialized transit options for older adults and individuals with mobility challenges.

“One of Council’s goals and priorities is to increase community access to safe, affordable, cost-effective, and low-carbon transportation,” Councilmember Michelle Pirone Lambros said.

“The Community Transit Plan survey aims to identify how our transit system can best service the needs of our community today and for years to come.”

Community members can share their thoughts on potential transit improvements by completing this survey. The survey closes on Feb 17.

Municipal officials have also organized pop-up events to ensure residents can voice their opinions in person.

Here are the details of the pop-up events:

• Thursday, Feb. 6, 2 - 4 p.m. at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street
• Thursday, Feb. 6, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Princeton “Dinky” Station, 152 Alexander Street
• Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2 - 2:30 p.m. at Palmer Square Kiosk, 1 Palmer Square W.
• Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison Street

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